b'My Artwork 4 | Shanna BelangerThis Dangerous RoseBy Emmanuel Ripley Her elegance and beauty sure do allure me in.But I dare not touch her for I know that Ill get pricked.And as I slowly move in closer, her smell entices me so sweet.As her demeanor twists and turns with a slight grin.And then I ponder could something so precious ever truly be for me.As I do circles looking for her vulnerable side.And shed show me if she bloomed, and only truly if just for you.Because you see this dazzling rose has nothing to hide.This dangerous rose in my bed, causes madness, pleasured pain.Leaves my soul bleeding out from somewhere deep within.Constricts my poor heart as my mind she weeds in.Opposite Page Politely wearing that evil grin.My Artwork 3 | Shanna Belanger As Im possessed within her process.So I ask myself, Do I lose or do I winvolume 16 | SPARK 2024-253'